Nutrition Final

significant food sources of magnesium include a. legumes b. nuts c. milk d. a and b c. b and c

d. a and b

which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin? a. retinol b. tocopherol c. phylloquinone d. cyanocobalamin

d. cyanocobalamin

which of the following is the most effective strategy (and least costly) for preventing an iron deficiency a. consume iron supplements at a level 2-3 times the RDA b. switch to iron cooking utensils and eat 4 servings of red meat daily c. eat small amts of citrus products and increase intake of low-fat milk d. eat small quantities of meat, fish, and poultry frequently together with liberal amounts of veggies and legumes

d. eat small quantities of meat, fish, and poultry frequently together with liberal amounts of veggies and legumes

Which of the following helps regulate thirst? a. brain stem b. cerebellum c. optic nerve d. hypothalamus e. stomach

d. hypothalamus

a dental manifest ion seen in bulimic patients is perimolysis. perimolysis is defined as enamel erosion on the ___ surfaces of teeth. a. buccal, occlusal, and lingual b. facial, occlusal, and lingual c. incisal, occlusal, and buccal d. incisal, occlusal, and lingual e. none

d. incisal, occlusal, and lingual

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d. mypyramid.gov

which of the following minerals is LEAST likely to be deficient in anyone's diet? a. iron b. calcium c. chromium d. phosphorus

d. phosphorus

which of the following is the BEST procedure for the bulimic patient to do after a bulimic episode to minimize erosion of dental enamel? a. rinse with Listerine b. brush teeth with a fluoride-containing toothpaste c. brush teeth, but do not use toothpaste d. rinse with 1 tsp of baking soda in an 8 oz glass of water e. suck on a sugarless mint

d. rinse with 1 tsp of baking soda in an 8 oz glass of water

which of the following increases irk absorption? a. tea b. phytates c. fiber d. vitamin c e. none

d. vitamin c

which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? a. vitamin a b. vitamin d c. vitamin e d. vitamin k

d. vitamin k

iron deficiency anemia is characterized by a. microcytic (small) cells b. macrocytic (large) cells c. hypochromia d. a and b e. a and c

e. a and c

assessment of nutritional status could include: a. anthropometric data b. biochemical data c. drug-nutrient history d. none e. all

e. all

which of the following can cause enamel erosion? a. vomiting due to bulimia b. vomiting due to gastric bypass surgery c. gastric reflux due to GERD d. frequent intake of fruit juice that has a high citric acid content e. all

e. all

which of the following is(are) dental manifest ions of bulimic patients? a. chronic swelling of the parotid glands b. xerostomia c. perimolysis d. increase in caries at the cervical area of the teeth e. all

e. all

iron is stored in the body in the form of a. transferrin b. ferritin c. hemosiderin d. a and b e. b and c

e. b and c

to be assured of an adequate intake of vitamin A, the avg adult woman (25-50 years old) needs ___ R.E. a. 800 b. 1000 c. 1200 d. 2000

a. 800

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body? a. calcium b. phosphorus c. sodium d. iron e. magnesium

a. calcium

Which of the following functions is shared by beta-carotene and vitamin E? a. inhibition of oxidation b. prevention of keratinization c. prevention of hemolytic anemia d. none

a. inhibition of oxidation

What nutrient deficiency during pregnancy may give rise to a child with cretinism? a. iodine b. copper c. chromium d. molybdenum

a. iodine

which of the following mechanisms explain why fluoride is effective in controlling tooth decay? a. it helps form decay-resistant enamel b. it helps regulate calcium levels in saliva c. it inhibits growth of decay-producing bacteria d. it changes the pH of the mouth, inhibiting bacterial growth

a. it helps form decay-resistant enamel

the RDA for iron is 15 mg/day for a. women of childbearing age b. adult males c. teenage males d. b and c

a. women of childbearing age

Osteomalacia most often occurs in a. women who have had several pregnancies and poor calcium intake b. children breast-fed for an exceptionally long time c. children with little exposure to the sun d. men with low calcium intake

a. women who have had several pregnancies and poor calcium intake

the RDA for zinc is ___ for adult males (19-50 years) a. 10 mg b. 12 mg c. 15 mg d. 20 mg e. none

b. 12 mg

MyPyramid recommends that individuals eat at least ___ of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. a. 1 oz b. 3 oz c. 6 oz d. 3 servings e. 6 servings

b. 3 oz

a person's bone density is highest at around age: a. 21 b. 30 c. 55 d. 70

b. 30

Which of the following vitamins is the most toxic when taken in large amounts? a. A b. D c. E d. K e. C

b. D

Which of the following is a major function of chloride? a. participates in wound healing b. helps maintain gastric acidity c. acts as a principal intracellular electrolyte d. protects bone structures against degradation

b. helps maintain gastric acidity

which of these is NOT included in the collection of anthropometric data? a. body mass index b. lipid profile c. waist and hip circumference d. mid-arm circumference e. fat-fold thickness

b. lipid profile

which of the following nutrients has functions similar to those of vitamin E? a. iron b. selenium c. chromium d. molybdenum

b. selenium

Which of the following ppl are at known risk for potassium depletion? a. athletes who are body-builders b. those who use diuretics regularly c. construction workers in cold climates d. those who consume insufficient amounts of salted foods.

b. those who use diuretics regularly

according to the food guide pyramid, which is one serving from the meat group? a. 1/2 cup of peanut butter b. 3 eggs c. 2-3 oz of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish d. 5-6 oz of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish

c. 2-3 oz of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish

Pregnant women absorb approximately ___ % of ingested calcium. a. 10 b. 30 c. 50 d. 75 e. 80

c. 50

Most of the body's magnesium is stored in the: a. teeth b. liver c. bones d. kidneys e. skin

c. bones

which of the following represents the most reliable dietary source of zinc? a. milk b. fiber c. meat and whole-grain cereals d. fruits

c. meat and whole-grain cereals

all of the following are known to enhance calcium absorption from the GI tract EXCEPT a. lactose b. pregnancy c. oxalic acid d. stomach acid

c. oxalic acid

which of the following is the principal positively charged ion inside body cells a. sulfur b. sodium c. potassium d. calcium e. magnesium

c. potassium

which of the following are major sources of vitamin e in the diet? a. meats b. citrus fruits c. vegetable oils d. milk and dairy products

c. vegetable oils

T/F: artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and aspartame, are not fermentable by plaque bacteria.

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